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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Cannon Beach
Spend 1–2 days: one full day for Haystack Rock, Ecola State Park and town stroll; add a half‑day if you want a hike in Hug Point.
Cannon Beach is a small coastal town on Oregon's Highway 101. Its main attractions – Haystack Rock, Ecola State Park and the historic centre – are within walking distance, so a single day covers the highlights; a second day lets you explore farther trails or relax on the beach.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (cold, rain, limited daylight)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $80–120 excl. bed · Mid $120–180 excl. bed · High $180+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bus fare (RideTheBus route 21) | $1.00 |
| Parking at Ecola State Park | $5/day |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PDX · Portland International Airport
- ≈1.5 h drive via Hwy 26 or 30; rent a car
Typical fares
- Portland (PDX) → Cannon Beach (car)
- ≈ $30–$45 for a compact rental, 1.5 h drive (check)
- RideTheBus route 21
- $1.00 per ride (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Rent a car (most visitors do). Sunset Empire Transportation District route 21 runs through town, $1 fare, weekdays 9 am–6:20 pm; limited weekend service.Rent a car (most visitors do). Sunset Empire Transportation District route 21 runs through town, $1 fare, weekdays 9 am–6:20 AM pm; limited weekend service.
See and do
Known for
- Haystack Rock
- Ecola State Park
- Hug Point State Recreation Site
- Cannon Beach Historical Center
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Astoria | Greyhound or Northwest Point bus, about 1 h 30 min | ≈2 h total |
| Seaside | RideTheBus route 21 (weekends) or drive 15 min | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Arch Cape Inn & Retreat
- Boutique B&B 20 min north of town; breakfast included
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / SorryExcuse me / Sorry |
| How much is it? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus does not run 12–3:20 pm on weekends; plan alternative transport.
- Tide charts affect beach access at Haystack Rock; check low‑tide times.
Cannon Beach is generally safe; watch for slippery rocks at low tide and keep valuables locked in your vehicle.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Cannon Beach yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Haystack Rock
- Ecola State Park
- Hug Point State Recreation Site
- Cannon Beach Historical Center
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Cannon Beach, revision 5237733 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5237733
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Cannon Beach
To this address, please
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My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US citizens: contact the US Consulate in Portland (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/cannon-beach). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.